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Can You Grow Blackberry in Arkansas?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Blackberries thrive in your zone — plant once and harvest for decades.
Plant zones
Arkansas last frost
Arkansas first frost
Days to harvest
About Blackberry
Blackberries are vigorous perennial canes that produce prolific harvests once established. Thornless varieties exist for easier handling. Plants bear from the second year onward and can produce for 15-20 years.
Plant in full sun with a trellis or fence for support. Canes fruit in year two (primocanes grow year one, floricanes fruit year two). Prune out canes that have fruited. Thornless varieties like Triple Crown are much easier to manage.
Gardening in Arkansas
Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Blackberry in Arkansas?
Blackberries thrive in your zone — plant once and harvest for decades.
What zone is Arkansas?
Arkansas spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Blackberries in Arkansas?
See the planting guide for Blackberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.